In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
- Awards
- 12 wins & 24 nominations
- Pat Buchanan
- (as James Micheal Connor)
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Did you know
- TriviaAll of the U.S. flags in the film have 51 stars, because in the film's alternate history, Vietnam became the 51st state after America won the Vietnam War.
- Goofs(at around 1h 8 mins) Doctor Manhattan describes a "circulatory system" appearing on the grounds of a government base. However what is depicted is clearly the nervous system, as it features a brain and spinal cord, but no heart or lungs. (This error is repeated from the novel.)
- Quotes
Rorschach: I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. "But doctor..." he says "I am Pagliacci." Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits themselves often cast shadows in the frame that correspond with the flashes from photographer's bulbs.
- Alternate versionsIn Thailand the genitals of Dr Manhattan are masked and where Rorschach attack with an ax the victim's head is heavily blurred.
- ConnectionsEdited from Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
- SoundtracksUnforgettable
Written by Irving Gordon
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
This movie not only shows us the pictures. But also the people behind them. What I love about Watchmen is that it's mature and basic study of how our society is structured. There's so many quotes that can be used in todays world. And with Zack Snyders visuals. It really blends well.
I gotta say. People calling this movie "boring" are the ones watching 4 movies a year. And they're all action heavy blockbusters.
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- Also known as
- Watchmen. Los vigilantes
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Box office
- Budget
- $130,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $107,509,799
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,214,334
- Mar 8, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $185,382,813
- Runtime2 hours 42 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1